Ghodazari Sanctuary & Lakeघोडाझरी
A forest-ringed colonial lake, now a sanctuary on the Tadoba corridor.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBhandara, Maharashtra
Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyNagbhid, Bhandara
EntryForest entry ₹100 · boating extra
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Inside a protected sanctuary, the Forest Department closes the route through the monsoon and breeding season.
About Ghodazari Sanctuary & Lake
A colonial-era irrigation lake wrapped in forest, declared a sanctuary in 2018 and now part of the Tadoba corridor. There is boating, a canopy walk and a watchtower, and it sees a fraction of Tadoba’s crowds.
What to see and do
- Lake ringed entirely by forest
- Canopy walk and watchtower
- Tiger corridor to Tadoba
- Boating and lakeside birding
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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